Today was our five year anniversary! When I sit and think about it, I have a hard time believing its actually been 5 years. One part of me feels like it was just yesterday that we met, how could 5 years have passed already? But the other part of me feels like it should be closer to 30 years, because I feel like I have known him my whole life. I guess that's what its supposed to feel like when you are married to your best friend. We have been through so much in a short amount of time; birth, death, cancer, love and loss. The things that can so easily tear couples apart have only made us stronger. I love him more now than I did a minute ago, and will say the same thing a minute from now. I cant imagine my life without him, without his humor, his love, his kindness. He completes me and makes me whole, he is my other half, my soul mate, my partner and my best friend. I love him with all my heart, and feel so blessed to have the life we do. I am excited to see where life takes us the next 5 years, and the 5 after that and after that and after that. We have a lot to look forward to!
Last Saturday the kids were with Michelle and Jason while Matthew and I worked at Wade and Jessica's auction, and tomorrow they will be with Tanya while Matthew and I go to a benefit fundraiser, we decided to celebrate our anniversary at home with the kids. That's more our style anyways! We had a nice steak dinner and then we got to the good stuff - dessert! I had made a surprise dessert for Matthew, although he busted me as soon as he walked in the house - the whole place smelled like chocolate and ooey gooey goodness. I made a Double-Caramel Turtle Cake from Cooking Light. It turned out great, and was surprisingly simple to make. Here is a close up of the cake in all its yummy glory:
Since we didn't need to eat that much cake, we took some over to two sets of neighbors. Lucky for us, we have very accommodating friends, and they were happy to take the extra off our hands!
It was such a nice relaxing evening for us. After the kids went to bed, we watched a movie and enjoyed the quiet time together. I am so lucky to have a husband that I really enjoy spending time with, and have so much fun with. I really couldn't ask for anything more!
Last Saturday the kids were with Michelle and Jason while Matthew and I worked at Wade and Jessica's auction, and tomorrow they will be with Tanya while Matthew and I go to a benefit fundraiser, we decided to celebrate our anniversary at home with the kids. That's more our style anyways! We had a nice steak dinner and then we got to the good stuff - dessert! I had made a surprise dessert for Matthew, although he busted me as soon as he walked in the house - the whole place smelled like chocolate and ooey gooey goodness. I made a Double-Caramel Turtle Cake from Cooking Light. It turned out great, and was surprisingly simple to make. Here is a close up of the cake in all its yummy glory:
Since we didn't need to eat that much cake, we took some over to two sets of neighbors. Lucky for us, we have very accommodating friends, and they were happy to take the extra off our hands!
It was such a nice relaxing evening for us. After the kids went to bed, we watched a movie and enjoyed the quiet time together. I am so lucky to have a husband that I really enjoy spending time with, and have so much fun with. I really couldn't ask for anything more!